Hushed Willows raindrops;spattering;ramps;chameleon;prairie;pods;

aeryn hadn’t been utilizing his sight as much as he could. and why should he? it hurt so much and there wasn’t really much to see. just the moving blobs that were his family and that blinding light at the end of the tunnel. the initial wonder of them faded and they became another normal part of life. but something new would come to the doorstep today.

mama had just gotten up, much to the boy’s displeasure. she did not get up often, but when she did a cold gust of air always swept over the trio. aeryn cried softly and wiggled to face the direction he assumed mother went. he waited for her return, but grew worried as the time rolled by. where was she? had she gone away forever? oh no, not his mama. she’d never do a thing like that! he could take a little peak into the world, just a quick one, to find her. so he did.

a form obstructed that light he hated so much. it was not only his mother, but a smaller thing too. not as big as aliac or sunny, but not as tiny as the trio. it looked like him too! would he grow to be that big one day?

oh he had to get a closer look! aeryn glanced at his siblings then back at the boy before scooting forward. crawling was a great way of transportation, well, that’s what he thought when his eyes were closed. but now he can see it was getting him nowhere. there had to be a more efficient way of getting around.

instinct and determination were an effective duo. with a lot of whining and even more face plants, aeryn managed to take two wobbly steps forward. it was the best thing he’s ever done in his life, even if it lasted for a second.